Flashpoints – December 24, 2018
An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.
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An award winning front-line investigative news magazine focusing on human, civil and workers rights, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.
Flashpoints – December 21, 2018
An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.
Trump Says ISIS is Defeated. We Win. Bye Syria. Now What?
Today on Flashpoints, should we start the celebrations for Trump’s announcement of the withdrawal of US troops from Syria or should we join the chorus of calls to deepen our military’s involvement? Reese Erlich joins us today to share his views. Then we speak with investigative reporter Aaron Mate about Russiagate hysteria currently gripping the … Continued
Exploring The Pentagon’s Budget Part 2.
Today on Flashpoints, we continue our journey down the rabbit hole known as the Pentagon’s budget. We speak with Pierre Sprey who spent 20 years developing weapons for US military contractors. Then we take a unique look at the reaction of the Afghan diaspora in the US as the State Department, the Afghan government and … Continued
Ajamu Baraka on Trump’s New Africa Policy
Today on Flashpoints, we’re joined by Ajamu Baraka of the The Black Alliance for Peace to discuss the Trump administration’s new Africa policy announced last week by National Security advisor John Bolton. Finally, we review and take on today’s headlines about Venezuela as the US war of words and moves towards military intervention intensify.
The Pentagon’s Budget Problem
Today on Flashpoints, we report on what may be the most underreported story of the year…why the Pentagon remains unaccountable for its massive budget…where does the money go? Then, we go to France for a discussion of the recent violent protests by the movement known as the gilet jaune or yellow vests and the recent … Continued
Flashpoints – December 14, 2018
An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.
Flashpoints – December 13, 2018
An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.
Yemen Update. Giant: The Global Power Elite by Peter Phillips
Today on Flashpoints: Paul Ryan, fanning the flames of mass slaughter and famine in Yemen. Also, an excerpt of a speech by Peter Phillips on his latest book, Giant: The Global Power Elite.
Flashpoints – December 11, 2018
An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.